Final County Recommended Budget Hearings to Begin

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will begin Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Revised Recommended Budget hearings at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 3 in the Sacramento County Administration Building’s Board Chambers, located at 700 H St., Sacramento. Read More »

Ukrainian Americans Parade Gratitude

Celebrations for the 34th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence on Aug. 24 culminated in a 30-mile, horn-honking convoy through Carmichael, Arden Arcade, Citrus Heights and Fair Oaks. Read More »

Atha Celebrates Debut Novel

Longtime Land Park resident Marisa Gray Atha is celebrating the publication of her debut novel, “Written on the Wall,” with a Northern California book launch this month through October. Read More »

Labor Day Area Weekend Events and Celebrations

A three-day weekend is on the way in observance of Labor Day on Sept. 1. This federal holiday, held annually the first Monday of September, honors the American labor movement and the contributions of workers across the nation. Read More »

‘Just Desserts’ is Scrumptious Art

Sixteen artists, the majority being neighbors, have their second exhibit, “Just Desserts and Other Delights,” a Wayne Tiebault-inspired art exhibit, on display through September in a Land Park venue. Read More »

City Joins Campaign to Reduce Speeding

The City of Sacramento, alongside state and local partners, is taking action to address one of the most dangerous problems on our roads: speeding. Read More »

Congressman Bera Discusses Community Issues

Congressman Ami Bera, M.D., spoke for about 30 minutes Aug. 7 about the state of the country and the county at the informal monthly Tri-Communities Lunch Bunch meeting in North Highlands and then answered questions for about 25 minutes. Read More »

SacRT’s RydeFreeRT Program Makes Youth Travel Easy

As students across the Sacramento region head back to school, Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is reminding families that getting to class has never been easier or more affordable, thanks to the RydeFreeRT program. Read More »

Free Senior Health and Resource Fair with live Music and Classic Car Display

The 11th annual Senior Health and Resource Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Wyndham Sacramento Hotel off Hwy 80 at Madison. Read More »

Annual Women's Empowerment Gala Celebrates 100th Session

Women's Empowerment will hold its 24th annual Gala on Sept. 19, where guests will help raise funds for the Sacramento nonprofit organization that is celebrating its 100th session educating, empowering and employing Sacramento-area women experiencing homelessness so they can support their families. Read More »

Elaine LaLanne Still Leads the Way

Elaine LaLanne is a beacon of light promoting the benefits of a healthy lifestyle at any age to millions of fitness aficionados throughout the world. Read More »

IDEA World Meets Sacramento

For the first time in about 40 years, the annual IDEA World fitness and wellness event from July 17 to July 19 was held in the capital city at the Sacramento Convention Center. Read More »

Vitiello Named July Player of the Month

United Soccer League Championship announced that Republic FC goalkeeper Danny Vitiello had been named the league's Player of the Month for July on Aug. 7. Read More »

Hornet Duo Honored

Women’s Soccer Picked Fourth in Big Sky Preseason Poll Read More »

UC Davis Ranked No. 7 In Preseason

As the season is about to start, University of California, Davis football continues to be placed among the nation's best, earning the No. 7 ranking in the 2025 American Football Coaches Association Football Championship Subdivision Coaches Poll as announced Aug. 11 by the coaches association. Read More »

SAFE Credit Union, Volunteers Prepare Flags for Retirement

SAFE Credit Union collected more than 500 flags during its second annual employee-led U.S. flag collection drive this summer. Read More »

West Nile Virus Activity Increases

Further West Nile virus activity (WNV) evidence was detected throughout Sacramento and Yolo counties, as 13 mosquito samples and three dead birds tested positive Aug. 13, the highest number of positive results reported in a single day this year, according to the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District. Read More »

Once Trusted, Some Educators Compromised

Sex offenders are registered into a government database after they’ve been convicted in a court of law. Some of them were once trusted employees in area schools. Read More »

Collins’ Summer Success Continues

Seasons often can be made or broken in the dog days of summer. As the temperature rises, the competition around the league continues to sharpen. Teams look to the summer stretch to create some space in the table and demonstrate their skills. Read More »

Nick Kurtz Named American League Player and Rookie of the Month

A’s first baseman Nick Kurtz has been named the American League Player and Rookie of the Month for July. Read More »

Football Holds First Scrimmage of Fall Camp

It sounded a lot like football season at University of California, Davis Health Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 3 when No. 11 UC Davis football strapped it up and welcomed officials to Shredville for the first full scrimmage of fall camp under clear skies and the California sun. Read More »

Sacramento Superior Court Appoints Kelly Sullivan as Interim Officer

The Sacramento Superior Court recently announced the appointment of Kelly Sullivan as interim court executive officer. Read More »

Fentanyl Awareness Summit Open to the Public

Sacramento County’s annual Fentanyl Awareness Summit is back this year with a renewed sense of urgency and hope. Read More »

‘In a Nutshell’ Returns to Sacramento

Storytellers Tackle the Theme of Bullies Read More »

PG&E Data Center Demand Pipeline Swells to 10 Gigawatts

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) on July 31 shared that it is proactively working to serve 10 gigawatts (GW) of new electricity demand from data center projects over the next 10 years, which is enough energy to simultaneously power approximately 7.5-million homes. Read More »

President’s Executive Order Opening 401(k)s to Private Markets Needed

On Aug. 7, the California Business Roundtable indicated its support to expand access to private investments in 401(k) accounts. Read More »

Long-term Liability Increases to $91.5 Billion

State Controller Announces Benefits Increases for State Retirees Read More »

Reduce Electricity during Flex Alerts and Earn Bill Credits

With temperature rising, it’s not too late to register for Power Saver Rewards, a California Public Utilities Commission program. Read More »

Airport Sets All-Time Passenger Record

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) achieved the busiest month in airport history with 1,296,818 passengers traveling through the airport in June. Read More »

‘Urban Dreams Art’ Covers Midtown

Staying true to its mission to be the center for culture, creativity and vibrancy in Sacramento’s urban core, the Midtown Association is set to install and display 16 art pieces and sculptures in time for Midtown Second Saturday on Aug. 9. Read More »

‘Dreamers’ Business Incubator Taking Applications

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Downtown Sacramento Foundation is encouraging entrepreneurs to submit their big ideas in the 13th annual Calling All Dreamers business incubator. This program provides a one-of-a-kind chance for aspiring business owners to receive resources and support to launch their dream business. Read More »

I Street Bridge Replacement has 2026 Build Start

SACRAMENTO/WEST SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - The City of Sacramento is moving one step closer to breaking ground on the long-anticipated I Street Bridge Replacement Project, a transformative effort that will replace the existing 113-year-old bridge with a new multimodal crossing linking Sacramento and West Sacramento. Read More »

Returning to Class

Back-to-School Events and Giveaways Read More »

Promoting Independence for All

Sacramento County is celebrating local achievements to create a disability-friendly community. One exciting achievement is the Local Age and Disability-Friendly Action Plan (LADAP). Read More »

Sacramento State President Affiliates with Excelencia

Excelencia in Education, the nation’s premier authority on efforts accelerating Latino student success in higher education, announced on July 31 that President Luke Wood of California State University, Sacramento has chosen to affiliate with the national network of Excelencia in Action. Read More »